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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Hammersmith 1893

Eighth annual report to 15th March, 1894...

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he would forthwith comply with the notice which had
been served. In most instances the undertaking was
at once given, and it was not found to be necessary
to apply to the magistrate for a summons.
SUMMONSES TAKEN OUT.
During last year 10 summonses were taken out at the
West London Police Court through the Sanitary Department.
The following is a list of the premises in
reference to which the summones was issued, with a
statement as to the nature of the complaint and the
result of the proceedings:—

Table: TABLE VI.

TABLE VI.

Situation of Premises.Nature of Offence.Result of Proceedings.
64, Paddenswick Road ...Defective sanitary arrangementsWork done, summons withdrawn on payment of 2/-costs.
54, Do.do.do.
210, Dalling Roaddo.do.
12, Askew Roaddo.Fined £20 and 6/- costs. The fine to be reduced to £5 if the work was done within 7 days.
130, KiDg StreetNo water supply to w.c.Work done, summons withdrawn on payment of 3s. costs.
49, Askew RoadDefective sanitary arrangementsdo.
50, Nasmvth Streetdo.do.
89, Do.do.do.
49, Askew RoadFailing to comply with By-Law No. 4 of the London County Council under Public Health Act re soil pipeFined £20 and £3 3s. costs. In default, one month's imprisonment with hard labour.
126, Great Church LaneDefective sanitary arrangementsWork done, summons withdrawn on payment of 3/-costs.

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PUBLIC MORTUARY.
During last year your Vestry removed no dead body
of a person who had died from an infectious disease to
the mortuary at the Wharf, Chancellors. There